Committee advances bill codifying 1‑mile 'safe harbor' for recovery wells in storage area of impact Senate Bill 1785, which would have the ADWR director assume certain recovery wells lie within the area of impact for stored water (generally applying a 1‑mile safe harbor), was passed by the committee after proponent testimony and Department of Water Resources comments. The recorded vote was 6‑3 with one member absent.

The House committee has just greenlit a pivotal bill that could reshape water recovery strategies in Arizona, establishing a crucial 1-mile 'safe harbor' for recovery wells!

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Committee backs bill to codify ADWR 1-mile safe-harbor for recovery wells amid language concerns Senate Bill 17-85 would codify ADWR's longstanding one-mile safe-harbor policy for recovery wells; ADWR asked for clarifying language to specify types of 'water storage infrastructure' to avoid misinterpretation. The committee gave SB1785 a do-pass recommendation after debate about agency flexibility and unintended expansion of pumping.

Arizona's Senate has moved to solidify a crucial water policy that could impact the future of recovery wells and water management in the state.

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House panel advances bill limiting CAP storage credits during declared Colorado River shortages The Arizona House Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee on Feb. 16 advanced House Bill 2099 as amended, which narrows a proposed ban on crediting long-term underground storage credits to CAP water stored during a declared Colorado River shortage. Supporters said it protects recoverability; water providers and tribes warned it would remove a key management tool and could harm negotiations and contracts.

Arizona's House panel just advanced a controversial bill that could limit crucial water storage credits, sparking fierce debates among water managers and tribal representatives.

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Arizona Senate passes bills on water supply and election procedures amid opposition Senate approves controversial bills on water licensing and election candidate procedures despite dissent.

Arizona lawmakers just passed a contentious bill on water supply applications, raising concerns about efficiency and thoroughness in managing precious resources.

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Arizona House advances irrigation rights bill to allow land retirement The Arizona House reviews a bill allowing permanent retirement of irrigated land with credits.

Arizona is taking bold steps to address water scarcity, with a new bill allowing landowners to permanently retire irrigated land while keeping valuable credits!

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Arizona committee debates groundwater pumping amid housing crisis and Colorado River cuts Committee discusses groundwater legislation opposing increased pumping due to potential river water reductions.

Arizona is at a critical crossroads as lawmakers clash over a controversial bill that could reshape groundwater pumping and housing development amidst looming water shortages.

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Arizona grapples with Colorado River water shortages amid ongoing 25-year drought crisis Colorado River faces severe drought, prompting urgent negotiations for future water management solutions.

Arizona is facing a dire water crisis as the Colorado River's flow plummets, putting 40 million lives at risk amid a relentless 25-year drought.

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